Odinga has called off his defiance campaign against the Kenyatta government, while Kenyatta apparently is allowing Odinga to continue to use the title “people’s president." The official document released detailing the pact refers to both as “his excellency.”

Zimbabwe is facing considerable challenges, but if Mnangagwa takes reengagement seriously and if global partners continue to engage with the health sector, the country will have the tools to make remarkable progress.

Even with all its mistakes, there is still hope for the Nigerian Youth Service Corps, but it is crucial that it be urgently reviewed, updated, and better managed in order to preserve and strengthen the cause of Nigerian national unity.